There are many types of plants, of all shapes and colors, but Most of them cannot be placed in the bedroom because they release carbon dioxide.. But is that true?
That is the belief that exists today but it's a wrong belief. Now we will see why.
Plants and carbon dioxide
There is a belief that we cannot put plants in the bedroom because the carbon dioxide they give off is harmful to our body. The reality is that the amount of carbon dioxide that a plant can release is so small that we don't even notice it. This amount is very small and is not harmful to the body, much less for the few hours that we are exposed.
natural purifiers
By cons, plants purify the air the environment we are in. They are capable of capturing substances that are harmful to humans and that are so small that they go unnoticed by us. We are talking, for example, about particles that can be found in the paintings on the walls, in the tobacco smoke of those who smoke, in the gases that are released when cleaning or cooking, or even outside if we live in an area close to a road.
And this function they have absolutely all the plants we have at home, whether in the bedroom or any other room. Plants are a great, and inexpensive, way to clean the air in our homes. If you'd like to learn more about how plants can benefit other spaces, you can also check out our guide on plants for the office.
Although all plants can be placed in the bedroom, I have made a selection of top 12 which I have chosen for various reasons. Let's take a look:
Maranta
This plant is ideal for air purifying, it is said of her that she does photoremediation. Captures most harmful substances from the environment. In addition, it is very pretty, it has very characteristic gray-green leaves with pink and even red tones.
Homies
It is one of the most used plants to purify homes because it is easy to care and because it's very easy to propagate and grow. It's also an excellent air purifier. If you'd like to learn more about indoor plants and their care, I recommend our article on begonia care y the secrets of the mother-in-law's tongue.
Aloe vera
Apart from its well-known properties for the body, thanks to the gel that can be removed from the plant, it must be said that it is a sneak peek of the contamination that we have at home. If the environment is loaded with harmful substances, the leaves of the plant will present brown spots on their surfaces. Also, It is ideal for capturing some substances such as xylene, thalene, ammonia or formaldehyde.
dracaena margined
This plant is one of those that you have to have in the bedroom yes or yes if there is a smoker at homeIt's ideal because it not only purifies the air like other plants, but it's also capable of absorbing tobacco smoke particles. So this plant is a great help for both smokers and passive smokers.
moth orchid
This is chosen for its beauty, among other things. But it must be said that it is a delicate plant, which must be pampered. It has the shape of a corolla and colors that make it ideal for decorating any home. Apart from the elegance of this plant, it must be said that purifies the environment, especially formaldehyde. Of course, it needs to have constant light, so if we put it in the bedroom we will have to make sure that it has the maximum possible hours of light and that it is in a place in the room where the sunlight reaches it.
Ivy
I chose this plant because it's very easy to grow and is a great air purifier. In fact, it's a plant of choice for those who have allergies and asthma. It is said that it can even improve sleep quality by capturing harmful substances from the environment and allowing people with asthma and allergies to rest better. You can read more about the importance of indoor plants in articles like nymph diseases y feng shui.
Spathiphyllum
Es capable of absorbing substances such as ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, acetone and methanol. In addition, it is very elegant and looks very pretty in the bedroom because of its white flowers.
sanseveira
Because of the shape of its leaves, it is sometimes known as a snake plant. It is a plant of choice For those people who forget to water the plants Because it doesn't need to be watered frequently. It's very easy to grow. It's great if we have electronic devices in the bedroom because it counteracts the electrosmog effect. It's also one of the few plants that releases oxygen and absorbs water vapor at night. Ideal if we have excessive humidity in the environment.
JazmÃn
This plant is ideal to have in the bedroom, not only because of the excellent smell it emanates with a sweet touch, but because helps to relaxIt's advisable to have it, especially for people who suffer from anxiety or stress. We'll sleep better.
Lavender
Another of the plants of choice for its good aroma and its calming properties. In addition, its lilac blue leaves make it look beautiful in any space where it is placed. Lavender is one of the best options for relax our mind and bodyIn fact, it can be used as a stress reliever and to calm anxiety and insomnia.
Pila
If you do not have much space in the bedroom you can always opt for this plant. Is small and will help you keep the environment free of harmful substances.
This is the choice of 12 plants that you can put in the bedroom, although as I have already said, it does not really matter which one you choose. Yes indeed, do not turn your bedroom into a tropical jungle because then it could be harmful to health and the effect of carbon dioxide would have harmful effects on the body.
Likewise, I would like to remind those people who have animals to keep in mind that when they choose a plant they must also think about the animal they have. I am not saying it because they can destroy the plant, that too, but because plants that are good and beautiful for us they can become toxic to our little furry ones. We will talk about this later in other articles, but for now you have an article about toxic plants for cats that a colleague wrote: Poisonous plants for dogs